Shinobu Ohtaka's Orient manga ended in Bessatsu Shounen Magazine's November issue on Wednesday. The 156th and final chapter marked the conclusion of the manga's six-year run.

Ohtaka originally began drawing the fantasy action manga in Weekly Shounen Magazine in May 2018, approximately seven months after ending Magi (Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic). The manga switched to Bessatsu Shounen Magazine in February 2021. Kodansha published the 21st volume on May 9, with the 22nd volume scheduled for a November 8 release.

A.C.G.T adapted the manga into a television anime that aired in split cours in Winter and Summer 2022. Crunchyroll simulcast the anime with subtitles and and English dub.

Kodansha USA licensed the manga in English in March 2020 and released the 19th volume digitally on April 16. The 20th volume is set to be released on July 1 next year. Kodansha's K Manga service also simulpubs the manga in English.

Synopsis
Five years ago, Musashi made a promise with his friend Kojirou Kanemaki that once they grew up, they would become samurai, form a league, and go on demon-slaying quests. But since then, things have changed. With demons now being praised and worshiped by society, the samurai are shunned and disgraced.

Afraid of revealing his dream of becoming a samurai, Musashi blends into the town's dogma by becoming a miner while secretly polishing his swordsmanship. Meanwhile, despite being a direct descendant of a samurai, Kojirou gives up on his promise to his old friend. However, after saving Musashi from a near-death experience, his perspective shifts. Although still conflicted, Kojirou embarks on a journey with Musashi in the hopes of figuring out his true feelings.

Fighting against all odds, the duo dives headfirst into the unknown world of beast-slaying, not knowing what life has in store for them. Now astride iron horses, the fifteen-year-old heroes plan to restore the tarnished reputation of the samurai and purge the world of demons. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Magazine Pocket page: https://pocket.shonenmagazine.com/episode/10834108156630993874
Manga official Twitter: @orient_magazine

Source: PR Times